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King Charles hosts Buckingham Palace reception to celebrate Asian contribution to Britain

The Independent

The King and Queen Consort celebrated the contribution East and South-East Asian communities make to Britain by hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace. The royal couple greeted and spoke with guests including fashion designers Alexa Chung and John Rocha, the Crowned Prince of Selangor, Malaysia, and “Korean Englishman” YouTubers, in the palace on Wednesday evening. There were more than 300 people at the reception from across various sectors; including the arts, media, fashion, business, and healthcare – with champagne and canapes served throughout the evening. Source: PA